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Australian rail services are gradually returning to normal following a major Telstra network outage that disrupted mobile and data connectivity nationwide. The incident has renewed concerns about critical infrastructure vulnerability.
Residents of Kampung Seberang Gajah in Tangkak will soon enjoy improved internet connectivity following approval of plans for a new telecommunications tower, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.
Australia's largest mobile operator Telstra experienced a significant network outage affecting 24.9 million customers, disrupting rail services, payment systems, and emergency calls across multiple states.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has directed the MCMC to deliver optimum 4G and 5G coverage at the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link stations before operations commence on January 1, 2027.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry will expand the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) nationwide to improve internet connectivity in rural and remote areas. The initiative enables telecom operators to share infrastructure.
Malaysia's National Digital Network (Jendela) programme has exceeded all performance benchmarks, extending fibre optic coverage to 9.94 million premises across the country, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has accused telecommunications firms of complacency despite having adequate data on rural coverage gaps, urging their CEOs to visit affected areas personally and pledging regulatory action.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has activated a dedicated monitoring centre to handle complaints about communications services during the Johor state election campaign, with polling scheduled for July 11.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has seized 6,916 units of uncertified communication equipment worth RM2.06 million in a coordinated enforcement operation targeting illegal sales through online marketplaces.
Muar residents facing persistent internet outages will see relief by the third quarter following the construction of a 45-metre telecommunications tower equipped with shared network technology, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced.